Week 10 NFL Power Rankings

Well it's time again for the weekly edition of the NFL power rankings Matt McLear style. Things are going to be mixed up from the last because some team's looked good, and well some looked really bad. Here we go...

Top 10

1) Atlanta Falcons (7-2 prev. #3) They beat a solid Baltimore team and Matt Ryan has only lost once at home. They are starting to impress me. Still not sold on being Super Bowl contenders, but they are my #1 team in football right now. With a game vs a hit or miss Ram's team I expect them to be 8-2. Hope I don't jinx you.

2) New England Patriots (7-2 prev. #7) Beating a tough Steeler's team helps jump you up and make people forget you lost vs the Browns. Although the Browns have been impressive as of late. Brady is good, but when fired up, he's lights out.

3)New York Jet's (7-2 prev. #5) A win is a win. These guys are certainly not blowing people out, but they are finding ways to win. That's what good team's do. Another tough game this week vs a struggling Texans.

4)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3 prev. #2) They lost to a good New England team and did not play well on either side of the ball. They will have to rebound vs the Raiders. Good team's win on the road and they are 4-1 when not at home. Oddly they are 2-2 at home, they won't lose again at home.

5)Baltimore Ravens (6-3 prev. #4) They played alright but lost to a tough Atlanta team. It was their first out of conference game so it will be interesting to see how the do playing another out of conference team in Carolina. I'm expecting them to dominate but I will be a Panthers fan come Sunday.

6)Philadelphia Eagles (6-3 prev. Not Ranked) They dominated the Redskins. Vick was unreal. The way they are playing on offense makes them a tough team to play. They are in the spotlight Sunday night vs the G-men who are coming off a tough loss to Dallas. We will see what both are made of and who will lead the division.

7)Green Bay Packers (6-3 prev. #8) They were on a bye and didn't lose. So that helped. They did get some rest and let some people who are banged up heal. They are on a 3 game win streak and travel to play Favre and the Vikings. I expect them to win and continue their hot streak with no running game. Expect them keep on moving up.

8)Indianapolis Colts (6-3 prev. #9) They won, that's all that matters. They got off to a nice start on the Bengals but let them stick around. Peyton is good but he needs a running game to help his passing game flourish. They play a tough New England team this weekend, should be exciting.

Two spots to go....

9) New York Giants (6-3 prev. #1) Funny how a week can change how you think about a team. The Giants are good but they have all the potential of losing a couple in a row like they always do. Fell to previously 1 win Cowboys and have to take on a tough and hot Eagles team Sunday night. With a win Sunday night expect them to rise. With a loss.... who know's.

The 10 spot is a tough spot. There are 2 or 3 team's that could easily be here. But the one I put here I thought about putting 8 or 9 so they win.

10)New Orleans Saints (6-3 prev. #6) They were on a bye week so it's tough to say how they will play after a week off. I expect them to be scary good. Should have Bush back, should be rested. If their defense plays like it has been last couple of weeks, good luck NFC. They play an Up and Down Seattle team at home so I expect them to keep on rolling. But hey never know, it's the NFL

Here is this week's honorable mentions:
Chicago Bears (6-3)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3)
Oakland Raiders (5-4)
Tennessee Titans (5-4 prev. #10)
Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)
Houston Texnas (4-5)
Miami Dolphins (5-4)
San Diego Chargers (4-5)
Seattle Seahawks (5-4)
St Louis Rams (4-5)
Washington Redskins (4-5)

Now for the bottom 10...

10)Cleveland Browns (3-6 prev. honorable mention) They are only bottom 10 because of their record. They have been playing well. With a win vs Jacksonville they will be out of bottom 10.

9)San Fransisco 49er's (3-6 prev #6?ish) They are on a nice little 2 game winning streak and are playing decent football with Troy Smith. Tough game vs TB this Sunday but a game they can win.

8)Minnesota Vikings (3-6 prev. # Honorable Mention) They fell here because they lost again. They are probably one of the best 3-6 team's on paper, but not on the field. Favre is hurt let the saga begin yet for another week. Plus he says this is it. Suuuuuuure.

7)Arizona Cardinals (3-6 prev #5) They are only here because they are 3-6. They are on a 4 game losing streak and play a KC team that needs a win. Let the losing streak continue? I think so.

6)Denver Broncos (3-6 prev #9) Not confident they are all that good. They did play really well vs KC but away from home in that thin mountain air, they struggle. A win vs SD Monday night will help them rise up from the bottom dwellers.

5)Dallas Cowboys (2-7 prev #1) They looked like a football team. They beat the NYG at home and deserve to get some love for that. Do I think they are back? No, but a nice win Sunday.

4)Buffalo Bills (1-8 prev #3) Finally got that win. They have been playing decent football all year losing close games vs good teams. Game vs Cincy this week could actually see a winning streak from this team.

3)Cincinnati Bengals (2-7 prev #8) They just keep losing. They played an OK 2nd half vs the Colts but if you can't win might as well get a reality show or two.

2)Detroit Lions (2-7 prev #10) I was convinced they were going to play good football and get some more wins. Then Stafford got hurt, again. Good luck fighting for the #1 pick. At least you are used to being a top pick in the draft.

And the worst team in the NFL....

1)Carolina Panthers (1-8 prev #2) They might be on their 3rd string QB Tony Pike, a rookie, replacing another rookie. Things are not looking good for them. I sure hope somehow though, they can beat the Ravens.


So there you have it. Let me know what you think and if you would rank anyone differently.